Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

Microwave is an essential appliance in our kitchens today. It is a convenient aid for reheating and cooking food. There have been numerous articles and research about the safety of microwave use, both ...

Find out when it's okay, and when it poses a safety risk.

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

The Federal standard also limits the amount of microwaves that can leak from an oven throughout its lifetime to a very small ...

Let's agree- microwave saves both time and energy since you can cook and reheat food in just a few minutes. All you need to do is just place the food inside the microwave and set a timer. That's it.